Pasadena Waldorf School

209 E. Mariposa Street, Altadena, CA, 91001-0910
Tel: (626)794-9564
Grades: PK - 9 | 245 students
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Pasadena Waldorf School offers a developmental, experiential education in which the arts are fully integrated into the curriculum, and the intellectual challenge is fostered through human connection and relationship.

School Overview:
Pasadena Waldorf School
School Type Waldorf School
School Membership(s) Association of Waldorf Schools of North America
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 9
Year Founded 1979
Student Body
Total Students 245 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 33% (CA School Avg.: 43%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 33 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 8:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
Average Class Size 22 students
Classroom dress code Casual
(No logos or media-inspired clothing)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $16,675
Tuition Notes Tuition ranges from $11,060 for part-time preschool to $18,500 for high school. Check our website for current rates.
% on Financial Aid 28%
Average Financial Aid Grant $5,200
Acceptance Rate 80%
Admissions Director Diane Kelly LaSalle
Admissions Associate Justin Loeser
Sports
Total Sports Offered 4 sports
Sports
Basketball Flag Football
Track and Field Volleyball

School Notes:

  • Japanese and Spanish languages
    Instrumental and vocal music
    Painting, drawing, modeling
    Eurythmy/Movement
    Games and physical education
    Manual arts – handwork, woodwork, crafts
    Field trips and excursions
    Class plays

    • Profile last updated: 05/29/2012

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Pasadena Waldorf School 2nd Grade Play September 2006
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Pasadena Waldorf School
Gr. PK-9 | 0 mi. away
Fair Oaks Academy
Gr. PK-8 | 0.3 mi. away
Renaissance Academy
Gr. K-12 | 0.4 mi. away
Meher Montessori School
Gr. Nursery/Preschool-PK | 0.8 mi. away
St Mark's School
Gr. PK-6 | 0.8 mi. away
Progressive Montessori School
Gr. K | 0.9 mi. away

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